MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
bare wiring under headlight
horn works when engine revved
wire loose at battery tray area
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
No indicators fitted at the time of the test.
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
advise + engine is leaking oil
advise + the engine is burning oil through the exhaust system
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
advise + engine is leaking oil
advise + the engine is burning oil through the exhaust system
How Reliable is the Honda XL125?
Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NUW 494Y is a 1982 Honda XL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1982 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 21,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Honda XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NUW 494Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda XL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 44 years old, this Honda XL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NUW 494Y registered?
NUW 494Y is a 1982 Honda XL125, first registered on 4 August 1982.
Is NUW 494Y safe to buy?
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